Venkatesh Iyer’s attacking innings epitomizes aggressive model of cricket KKR needs to play: Morgan

After bowling RCB out for 92, openers Iyer (41 not out) and Shubman Gill (48) helped KKR cruised to a nine-wicket win with 10 overs to spare.

“I think Venky, the way he came and played, he was excellent. Definitely the brand of cricket we want to play. There’s a lot of talent within our group,” Morgan stated on the post-match press convention.

“Playing Brendon McCullum (on the best way), that is the aggressive nature we wish to play in.

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“Although he was very aggressive, he managed to play with enormous control throughout the innings and his opening partnership with Shubman Gill was beautiful to watch,” he added.

All-rounder Andre Russell at quantity three got here in and requested if this occurs usually, Morgan stated, “No, I think it’s open to interpretation.”

“I think, given the way we played today and the position we found ourselves in and the run-chases, we had the opportunity to really affect our run-rate position, so Russell goes up the order. were,” he defined.

Despite the massive win, Morgan admitted making the final 4 was a problem for his staff, as they’re at present in fifth place with six factors from eight matches.

“No doubt it is going to be a challenge but our main aim is to turn up and try and play cricket like we have done today. I think if we do that, we give ourselves the best chance to move forward,” stated the England limited-overs skipper.

“It is one thing that the franchise has performed earlier than and went on to win championships, so we take confidence from it, however with the ball and the bat and our performances on the bottom right this moment.

“Going forward, if we continue to play that way, it makes us a dangerous side,” Morgan signed off.